NAPA CLIMATE NEWS!
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2022 Climate Priorities for the City of Napa
On February 18, the Napa City Council will hold a public workshop to discuss priority actions for 2022. We were very honored to be asked by several of the Councilmembers for our thoughts. We submitted our recommendations to the Mayor and Councilmembers in...
We were ACTIVE in 2021!
I’d like to start by thanking all our members who were active on climate issues in 2021. We, as an organization, and Napa as a county were able to move forward in some very significant ways. I’m going to start with our bottom line. I serve as NCN!’s treasurer and am...
Thanksgiving Vegetarian RECIPES for Your Table
Want some plant-forward options for your holiday table? Try these on. Consider your protein. At a holiday table, we’re often looking at a hefty portion of meat, but eliminating meat doesn’t mean that you have to compromise your protein. There’s still plenty to be had,...
Napa Valley Climate points of interest
In early June, Napa Climate NOW! hosted the “The Road to 350,” a 3-day bicycle extravaganza tobuild awareness about climate change, identify the many positive steps that are being taken up anddown the valley, highlight the joy of alternative mobility options like...
Make Your Climate Choice Into a Visible Choice
In 2018, my City Council held a critical vote to decide the sustainability future of my city. The question before the Council: whether or not to default all Albany residents to carbon free power. I’d been volunteering with my local climate action group for awhile and...
Are Fossil Fuels Powering Your Retirement? Time to Move Your Money.
If you’re reading this, you probably already have a cache of reusable bags at the ready for shopping trips, are well-versed in the virtues of composting your kitchen scraps, have swapped out the majority of your old light bulbs with more efficient LEDs and have done...
Gwyneth McKay’s DIY Cleaning and Grooming Recipes
With the holiday season upon us, many of us are wondering how to responsibly gift to our loved ones. These DIY cleaning and grooming product recipes are a great starting place for gift options that are heartfelt and don't promote consumerism. We originally talked...
The Top Three Things You Should Know About Napa Climate NOW!
Photo by Rural Explorer on Unsplash When I moved to Napa from the East Bay, the first thing I did was find out where I could best volunteer support for local climate action initiatives. I messaged the City of Napa and they directed me to the local group of activists:...
This Thanksgiving: We’re Grateful for Our 2020 Climate Champions
Every year, Napa Climate NOW! honors five outstanding leaders in climate action. This annual award was established in 2018 to showcase outstanding climate projects and advocacy in the Napa community to inspire other individuals, businesses, and groups. This year’s...
Yountville Climate Champs Get Gas Leaf Blower Ban
Each year Napa Climate NOW! honors Napa County residents, businesses, elected officials and agencies who have made a significant contribution through their local climate actions. This year’s Climate Champions award in the community group category goes to five...